President Trump issued an executive order revoking two previous orders from Presidents Carter and Clinton regarding federal office space management in urban areas. The order prioritizes central business districts when siting Federal facilities in urban areas, but it fails to adequately prioritize efficient and effective Government service. The president’s order intends to restore common sense…
The US government’s action to address the national security risks posed by dependence on foreign sources for processed critical minerals and derivative products is a timely and necessary step towards ensuring energy independence and economic resilience. The order lays out a comprehensive plan that includes measures such as tariffs, policies to incentivize domestic production, processing,…
This executive order aims to lower drug prices by prioritizing American manufacturing and reducing the influence of foreign competition, while also promoting transparency in pharmaceutical pricing practices. By addressing these issues, the order hopes to provide relief for Americans who have struggled with rising healthcare costs due to expensive prescription medications. Additionally, by encouraging the…
The executive order from President Trump seeks to reform the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which governs procurement and acquisition activities in the federal government. The FAR is a complex set of regulations that has grown over time, making it difficult for agencies to navigate and often leading to delays in contract awarding processes. President Trump’s…
The executive order from President Trump seeks to prevent illegal aliens from obtaining Social Security Act benefits. It directs various government agencies, including the Commissioner of Social Security, to take measures to ensure that only eligible individuals receive funds from these programs and that ineligible aliens are not receiving them. The order also prioritizes civil…
The executive order instructs agencies to use technology to modernize their environmental review and permitting processes for infrastructure projects, with the goal of speeding up data gathering and decision-making that can improve timeliness for state, local and tribal decision-making as well. It also establishes an interagency Permitting Innovation Center to design and test prototype tools…